Tag: Youth Education

When your kids join Kirby Club we want them to learn about savings in a fun and rewarding way! Kirby Club members receive: Special invitations to “members only” club events Kirby Bucks when you make deposits that you can cash in for cool prizes Kirby Kangaroo Newsletter Club members age range from newborn – 12 […]

According to an AICPA survey, sixty-one percent of American children receive an allowance. Overall, they pull in an astounding average of $780 per year from their parents’ pockets. Yet, a mere one percent of children save any of that money, meaning their new wealth doesn’t necessarily translate into fiscal discipline. If you’re like most parents, […]

(This guest post is written by Susan Moore, Director of the IAA Foundation) National Agriculture Week is a great time to not only thank a farmer, but thank the businesses that support our farmers and the agriculture industry at large. The IAA Credit Union is an important part of the agriculture family. They not only […]

We have our 2012 Kirby Money Challenge winner! Congratulations Dalton for completing the challenges to be entered to win the grand prize, a Toys R Us gift card. Our Kirby Club members have several events they are invited to throughout the year; these are rewards for our youngest savers! The Money Challenge packets are grade […]

We are wrapping up our 4 part blog series from Cynthia’s advice and tips on how to teach youth on responsible savings and spending habits. The following is her advice and what worked with her kids! Advice from me: Start young to develop a habit of saving verses spending by joining the Kirby Kangaroo Club Become […]

Part 3 of our blog series for tips on how to educate youth! We are always looking for ways to educate our Kirby Club Members with saving their money. These were successful lessons the Behrends taught and carried thru with their kids. When I asked Cynthia B. a couple of questions for her to share […]

Our series of blogs over the next couple weeks will feature tips from Cynthia Behrends, mom of our 2012 College Scholarship winner! Cynthia’s children are financially responsible and aware of how savings goals can play a really big role in your future. They have been credit union members since they started out in the Kirby Club. […]

Do you remember your first lesson as a child on money; savings, spending or earning it? I remember earning some chore money when I was young but my first real lesson in earning and saving came when I got my first job at 14 years-old. What a great feeling to get that paycheck in hand […]

IAACU QUICK FACTS Data as of 03.31.20 HQ: Bloomington, IL ASSETS: $284.8 Million MEMBERS: 16,921 12-MO SHARE GROWTH: 7.34% 12-MO LOAN GROWTH: 8.88% News about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is changing at a rapid pace, and we would like to let our members know that we are all in this together! We as a Credit Union are […]

The KodaRoamers is a camera club in Bloomington, IL that is celebrating its 50th year! The goal of the club is “to promote and develop our skills in, and appreciation for, the beauties around us portrayed in color photography through the mutual exchange of our experience and knowledge, and through expert help made available by […]

For many people, healthy eating is a chore…but it doesn’t have to be! There are so many delicious recipes out there that your whole family will enjoy. The key is to make sure that you are making nutritious choices and use fresh ingredients. If you make recipes from scratch, you will avoid the processed stuff […]

Fall is here and it’s the perfect time of year to serve appetizers to a crowd! For football season, you need delicious tailgating food. Try serving a new appetizer after each quarter to keep it fun and interesting. Or, the next time you’re sitting around a fire with your friends enjoying the weather, serve them […]

Spring has finally sprung, and with this additional time at home, there is no better time than the present to do some cleaning – of your finances! Throughout the year, it can be easy to become distracted and allow your financial plan to veer off in an unanticipated direction. If you are ready to have your finances sparkle, follow these quick steps […]

Updated as of: May 26, 2020 We are now living in the 21st century and long ago were the days of writing checks! With the rise of more efficient forms of payment, fewer and fewer checks are being written. We still use checks for personal services, piano lessons, and sending money for graduations, birthdays, etc. while […]

Our nation’s small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which consisted of billions of dollars in relief programs for American workers and small businesses. As we work through these unprecedented times, the government continues to […]

Purchasing your first car is a big step towards independence, and a milestone in your adult life. It is an exciting experience, but it’s also an investment that brings responsibility and preparation. Avoid unnecessary stress by planning with these simple tips to organize a budget. So get ready to make the leap, and purchase your […]